Magnetic Quick Connector for Fast Alignment and Stable Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing role-playing cloth tail connection mechanisms suffer from slow assembly/disassembly, misalignment issues, and instability due to designs like hanging buckles, threaded connections, and optical axis types.
Innovation Solution
A magnetically-attracted quick connection device comprising a male and female connecting head with magnets and a spring mechanism that allows rapid alignment and secure attachment through magnetic attraction and spring-driven limiting beads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a hanging buckle type connection mechanism is used, then the structure is simple, but the assembly speed is slow and alignment accuracy is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical hanging buckle system with a magnetic field-based connection system. The first magnet in the male connecting head and the second magnet in the female connecting head create magnetic attraction that automatically guides and secures the connection, eliminating the need for complex mechanical buckles while significantly improving assembly speed and alignment accuracy.
2Reliability
If a threaded connection mechanism is used, then the connection is secure, but the disassembly and assembly process is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the threaded mechanical connection system with a magnetic field-based system. The magnetic attraction between the first and second magnets provides secure connection without requiring threading operations, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly while maintaining connection reliability through the magnetic holding force.
3Productivity
If a quick connection mechanism is used, then the assembly speed is fast, but the connection stability may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses magnetic field interaction to achieve both rapid assembly and stable connection. The magnetic attraction force provides continuous holding power that secures the connection, while the spring mechanism with limiting beads ensures proper engagement depth and prevents over-compression, maintaining stability throughout the connection lifecycle.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates a spring mechanism that provides dynamic adjustment during the connection process. The spring allows the thrust ring to move forward and compress the limiting beads against the inner wall of the female seat, creating a self-adjusting mechanism that ensures stable engagement while accommodating manufacturing tolerances and wear.
4Manufacturing precision
If precise alignment is required for connection, then the connection accuracy is high, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical alignment mechanisms with a magnetic field-based alignment system. The magnetic attraction between the first and second magnets automatically guides the male and female connecting heads into proper alignment during insertion, achieving high alignment accuracy without requiring complex guiding structures or manual alignment procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid, accurate, and stable connection and disconnection of role-playing cloth tails, enhancing user convenience and security.
Implementation Method 1
the second magnet is matched with the first magnet to guide the male seat to be quickly inserted into the slot
Implementation Method 2
the spring drives the thrust ring to move forward to make the multiple limiting beads abut against an inner wall of the female seat
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetically-attracted quick connection device includes a female connecting head and a male connecting head; the male connecting head includes a male seat, a first magnet, limiting beads, a thrust ring, a spring and a male cover; the first magnet is installed at a front end of the male seat and inside the male seat, the thrust ring is installed at a rear end of the male seat, the limiting beads are located between the male seat and the thrust ring, the spring is installed between the thrust ring and the male cover, the female connecting head includes a female seat, a female magnet seat and a second magnet, and the second magnet attracts the first magnet to guide the male seat to be quickly inserted into a slot, which is beneficial to the rapid insertion of the male connecting head and the female connecting head without complete alignment.